The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works ... and Various Original Pieces ... Never Before Published ...T. Cadell and W. Davis, 1804 |
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... known as one of his works . He said , " Take no notice of it , " or " don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at six - and- twenty . I said to him , " Your style , Sir , is much improved since you translated ...
... known as one of his works . He said , " Take no notice of it , " or " don't talk of it . " He seemed to think it beneath him , though done at six - and- twenty . I said to him , " Your style , Sir , is much improved since you translated ...
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... known ; but every thing intellectual , every thing abstract - politicks , morals , and religion , must be darkly guessed . Dr. Johnson was of the same opinion . He upon another occasion , when a friend mentioned to him several ...
... known ; but every thing intellectual , every thing abstract - politicks , morals , and religion , must be darkly guessed . Dr. Johnson was of the same opinion . He upon another occasion , when a friend mentioned to him several ...
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... known of men of which proof cannot be brought . A minister may be notoriously known to take bribes , and yet you may not be able to prove it . " Mr. Murray suggested , that the authour should be obliged to show some sort of evidence ...
... known of men of which proof cannot be brought . A minister may be notoriously known to take bribes , and yet you may not be able to prove it . " Mr. Murray suggested , that the authour should be obliged to show some sort of evidence ...
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... known dramatick authour , that he lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people ; particularly the players . " He reminded Dr. Johnson of Mr. Murphy's hav- ing paid ...
... known dramatick authour , that he lived upon potted stories , and that he made his way as Hannibal did , by vinegar ; having begun by attacking people ; particularly the players . " He reminded Dr. Johnson of Mr. Murphy's hav- ing paid ...
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... known , and be satisfied what pure nature can do for man . JOHN- SON . " What could you learn , Sir ? What can savages tell , but what they then selves have seen ? Of the past , or the invisible , they can tell nothing . The inhabitants ...
... known , and be satisfied what pure nature can do for man . JOHN- SON . " What could you learn , Sir ? What can savages tell , but what they then selves have seen ? Of the past , or the invisible , they can tell nothing . The inhabitants ...
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